Asarum magnificum
Asarum magnificum
Birthwort family (Aristolochiaceae)
The stories related to this plant are still being edited.
Themes
The Botanical Gardens Association cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects of the use of plants. Always seek the advice of a professional before using any plant medicinally. Always seek the advice of a professional before using any plant medicinally.
Native people believed that Asarum possessed special medicinal or magical powers. Korean shamans decorated their belts and headdresses (chokduri) with Asarum (chokduri-pul). In Japan, Asarum plants were hung under eaves 83 of buildings to protect them from earthquakes and storms. Asarum still is planted at the entrance of the grand shrine at Ise, the most revered shrine of Shinto
Details
| Description: | Herb, tot 0.15 m. |
|---|---|
| Distributions: | China |
| Habitat: | Forests, thickets, mountain slopes, moist shady areas; 300-700 m. |
| Year cycle: | Perennial (polycarpic evergreen) |
| Hardiness: | 5 - 14 f (hardy - cold winter) |
| Flowering period: | April - mei |
| Flower color: | Purple |